My Dad drove Pro Stock & Funny Cars in the early to late 1960s before he went to Vietnam. I got to sit in BIG DADDY's Lap and do a burnout nothing like it in the world it was one of the #1 highlights of my life. I would stand behind the Christmas tree in a fireman's jacket and helmet with face shield and watch them go down the track and having rubber from the tires hitting me so much fun BIGLOVE to Don Garlits he is the BIG DADDY of the drag strip. I still have all the shirts and hats he autograft for me he is the greatest of all times #1.
This is a wonderful interview! I'm so glad to hear Don's testimony ! I have followed his career for years & am glad to find out he is a Christian ! Thanks Big Daddy !
I used to watch Don race at my home track in York, Pa. and I have several pictures of him that I took myself as a young man. Now that I am a Christian I have so much more admiration and appreciation for who he is as a man living for Jesus! Thank you Don for inspiring so many young people and for continuing to inspire older people like me (65 yrs young ) to live for Jesus and follow our dreams!!! GOD BLESS YOU DON and thank you for doing this interview , it has stirred me in my spirit to keep on pushing ahead even in my older years !!!!!
The man believes and it's gotten him through hell and back. He's a good human being and I'm so glad to hear his stories again! I also want to say that I have called out to the angels when I hit a patch of ice on the highway and I promise you that they came and slowed time down and what should have been a complete smash into a concrete divider turned out to be a mere bump. I know the angels did that. It's real.
I’ve had my hair done garage for years. I was about 14 when he broke the 200 mile an hour barrier I have a model of that slingshot dragster to this day. I am a born-again Christian also he is one of my heroes.
I saw him in February 2021, I wished I saw this video before I went there. I asked about having him sign a poster/photo of my car, they said he wasn't there at the time, went and got the poster/photo, went back in and talked about the process of getting the photo signed. While talking, out pops Big Daddy Don Garlits saying, did I hear somebody wanted something signed. He signed the poster/photo and allowed to get a photo of him, myself and the poster/photo. Great to hear his testimony.
Only been to one NHRA event in Pomona, early 90's. Felt my spine thru my sternum on first exhibition pass by J.Amato to kickoff the show. Up to this point I'd been a regular at Long Beach GP🏁. BUT managed to appreciate the show of Raw Horsepower and got to see Big Daddy riding around in his golf cart that day and the appreciation he got from anybody that he passed by. Too Cool!! God Bless Us All..
Had a foot injury an can empathize, the pain is something else as your mobility is hampered and the meds are strongest the farther the injury is from the heart ( extremities). Eventually the pain subsides as the healing progresses. But you never forget the injury and you Will pray for the pain to end. As you begin to heal physically & emotionally.
I was on my to way to a friends home to do a bible study and it was very cold and windy as I reached the top of the hill I hit the black ice and all I saw was trees , utility poles and farm houses as the car kept spinning . A voice was very clearly yelling me to not give up and keep driving don't hit the brakes . I did what I was told and it seemed like forever but the van got straightened just as I looked to my right and saw a car that went into the field earlier and the driver must have went for help earlier . God gave me the directions that I needed and still does but those quick prayers get quick answers and I always thank God for being there for me .
I’m a lifelong Don Garlits fan who came to believe as he does in midlife. I have seen God’s hand on my life many times, both before and after I accepted Christ. Almost drove off a 100 foot high partially constructed ramp in a winter storm. I was alone but heard a loud voice telling me to stop in an authoritative voice. I did and realized something wasn’t right. Walked to the front of the car and saw I was just a couple of car length short of launching. There are other things that in retrospect were either God, unexplainable, or I am insanely lucky. But I have seen enough to know Don Garlits is right. And that the Bible is true. -Matt’s dad
Don is such the real deal. He's a man of God. I feel the Lords presence every time I watch him and his testimonies, and stories. Praise the Lord for men like him. If this doesn't light your fire then your wood is wet!
Loved hearing from Don , always been my hero. If that doesn't make you believe in God, there is little hope for You! The greatest Drag racer and dragster engineer ever all time!!
Our God is Mighty; He Is Awesome! PSALMS 46:1&10 GOD IS our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Amen to that Don. You're a real American hero and what it means to be an American ! As far as God being with us?! Amen to that, I know that God has been with me my entire life and has saved me many times over.
Back when I was a kid the fact that he was from Florida and so amazing meant I as his fan forever. And he was also a Christian and that meant a lot to me.
Dear Don same thing happened to me only as I was going over the edge , something in me said ,WELL GOODBYE LORD ,and then the truck all of a sudden stopped and one wheel fell over the edge ( the truck and trailer were KW and I was M/T) the Bible says He knew us before the foundation of the world , after , about eight months the Lord made a way for me to be
Thank you Sirs for sharing JESUS. HE Truly is The Way, The Truth and The Life ✝ JESUS Loves you alot!! - With Kind Regards and CHRIST's Love, Jim Linneman, Ephesians 1:7
My family left the USA when I was 5, I came back at 20 to join the Army. The first magazine I bought had a picture of his dragsted with the cross... I've became a fan and admired this man all my life, however with al due respect I have to say I have a problem with Jesus, why only Jesus? Other religions followers don't have the right to be helped by a God? Is that why no jewish or musulman ever became a dragster champion?
No kidding, and I didn't listen,. I didn't change my ways and now I am paying for it. As to not sound like a back stabber , that happened 28 years ago and it went through one ear out the other. Plenty of chances to change and make a move that didn't happen. It was not me, someone else, going to work one morning, light was red , then turned green and they tried to get through the green light, did everything, but the car wouldn't move. Looked up 4 seconds later and a jerk ran a red light,. After the car went by they could move,. I should have taken that into consideration , and didn't,. I made choices that were very, very bad. In 1998, and January of 2000 my life changed for the worst. It doesn't pay to be stupid or make bad choices, I did it all except for the bad choices crimes that could have put me away for a long time. Guardian angel. Mine is very angry with me. It doesn't pay to make mistakes.
Hello friend, God loves you and we will pray for you. Philippians 4:13 tells us “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” There isn’t anything we can’t overcome with Christ working in our lives. Keep your focus on growing in Christ and walking with Him daily, hourly, moment by moment. Remember the promise of John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. Here are some programs you might find helpful. "The New Birth" th-cam.com/video/Nj_yIsu_dSo/w-d-xo.html “Developing Good Habits“ th-cam.com/video/16dKF7gAodU/w-d-xo.html “Relying on His Power“ th-cam.com/video/ocitibDP1MA/w-d-xo.html “Good Enough For God?” th-cam.com/video/EdyD16DiI_s/w-d-xo.html “Victory in Jesus” th-cam.com/video/AGCxwXvQBxk/w-d-xo.html The Victory of Overcoming Sin: th-cam.com/video/vlhgacyKb0U/w-d-xo.html “Breaking the Chains” th-cam.com/video/0YgQtHUukog/w-d-xo.html “Surviving a Plane Crash in the South Pacific” th-cam.com/video/doHLdscXUl4/w-d-xo.html “Finding Peace in God While Facing Trials” th-cam.com/video/1NIThNyp_Xw/w-d-xo.html You can also call our prayer line at 618-627-4651 Blessings as you continue to study God’s Word.
Religion is ridiculous, religion is man made serving the flesh. That's why Jesus, God in the flesh born of a virgin lived a perfect sinless life and died for our sins to do what we couldn't. What does God require for us to be saved and live for eternity ? Believe...Jesus was born of a virgin. God in the flesh and lived a sinless perfect life being crucified dying on a cross for our sins faultless buried raised from the dead after 3 days being seen by many ascending up to heaven seated at God's right hand in Glory. Now as a sinner we must come to repentance and ask Lord Jesus to forgive us of our sins and to save us from a devil's hell...There's a reason you commented. God please don't let anyone die and go to a devil's hell especially Carl Malone in Jesus my Saviors mighty and wonderful name Amen
I met you at Arlington Washington drag strip 1965. The Swamp Rat was a clear winner. Your interview here was so emotional I saw you whip a tear from your eye I was in tears the whole way through. God has blessed you many times over all these years. At age 75 now I feel honored to watch you again. I've been a good fan and proud to tell you I've been a good Lutheran all my life. God bless you Big Daddy.
Don Garlits has been my hero as long as I can remember. Today I find out that he's my brother in Christ!!! Praise God!!!!!!!!!
That's what you call a double blessing! Amen!
Exactly what I was thinking
Don Garlits..the man..a man I admire greatly. What a testimony to faith. God Bless you Don Garlits and your late wife.
He’s 92 now
My Dad drove Pro Stock & Funny Cars in the early to late 1960s before he went to Vietnam. I got to sit in BIG DADDY's Lap and do a burnout nothing like it in the world it was one of the #1 highlights of my life. I would stand behind the Christmas tree in a fireman's jacket and helmet with face shield and watch them go down the track and having rubber from the tires hitting me so much fun BIGLOVE to Don Garlits he is the BIG DADDY of the drag strip. I still have all the shirts and hats he autograft for me he is the greatest of all times #1.
Don has been my drag racing hero since I was a kid and that is a few years ago. Proud to know you are Christian believer.
This is a wonderful interview! I'm so glad to hear Don's testimony ! I have followed his career for years & am glad to find out he is a Christian ! Thanks Big Daddy !
I used to watch Don race at my home track in York, Pa. and I have several pictures of him that I took myself as a young man. Now that I am a Christian I have so much more admiration and appreciation for who he is as a man living for Jesus! Thank you Don for inspiring so many young people and for continuing to inspire older people like me (65 yrs young ) to live for Jesus and follow our dreams!!! GOD BLESS YOU DON and thank you for doing this interview , it has stirred me in my spirit to keep on pushing ahead even in my older years !!!!!
Me and my high school buddies saw Don's museum in 1990 (plus Daytona 500) I was really struck by the crosses on the cars. God be with you!
Absolutely beautiful, a great testimonial from the man who made me a believer.
Big Daddy, God is Love
One of the best interview I've seen in a long time
Amazing man. I met Don and Pat once and was impressed with their humility and kindness.
I have been following his career ftom the late 1970's but this interview is the icing on the cake.
The man believes and it's gotten him through hell and back. He's a good human being and I'm so glad to hear his stories again! I also want to say that I have called out to the angels when I hit a patch of ice on the highway and I promise you that they came and slowed time down and what should have been a complete smash into a concrete divider turned out to be a mere bump. I know the angels did that. It's real.
I’ve had my hair done garage for years. I was about 14 when he broke the 200 mile an hour barrier I have a model of that slingshot dragster to this day. I am a born-again Christian also he is one of my heroes.
God is love.
Thank you for your testimony.. ❤❤
A real super man who follows the only true hero, Jesus
I saw him in February 2021, I wished I saw this video before I went there. I asked about having him sign a poster/photo of my car, they said he wasn't there at the time, went and got the poster/photo, went back in and talked about the process of getting the photo signed. While talking, out pops Big Daddy Don Garlits saying, did I hear somebody wanted something signed. He signed the poster/photo and allowed to get a photo of him, myself and the poster/photo.
Great to hear his testimony.
Only been to one NHRA event in Pomona, early 90's. Felt my spine thru my sternum on first exhibition pass by J.Amato to kickoff the show. Up to this point I'd been a regular at Long Beach GP🏁.
BUT managed to appreciate the show of Raw Horsepower and got to see Big Daddy riding around in his golf cart that day and the appreciation he got from anybody that he passed by. Too Cool!!
God Bless Us All..
Had a foot injury an can empathize, the pain is something else as your mobility is hampered and the meds are strongest the farther the injury is from the heart ( extremities). Eventually the pain subsides as the healing progresses. But you never forget the injury and you Will pray for the pain to end. As you begin to heal physically & emotionally.
✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️ Here's to the man who's done more for drag racing than anyone. PRAISE JESUS ✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️
Big Daddy Don Garlits A Man among men Thank you for all the years…… God truly is good!
Good man, God Bless his family.
My friend Ed said we ought to listen to this. I'm glad I did!
I was on my to way to a friends home to do a bible study and it was very cold and windy as I reached the top of the hill I hit the black ice and all I saw was trees , utility poles and farm houses as the car kept spinning . A voice was very clearly yelling me to not give up and keep driving don't hit the brakes . I did what I was told and it seemed like forever but the van got straightened just as I looked to my right and saw a car that went into the field earlier and the driver must have went for help earlier . God gave me the directions that I needed and still does but those quick prayers get quick answers and I always thank God for being there for me .
May God continue to bless this man, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits.
I remember back in 72, Don losing apart of his foot. As a teenager I watched his continual record breaking & setting runs....weeks on end.
I’m a lifelong Don Garlits fan who came to believe as he does in midlife.
I have seen God’s hand on my life many times, both before and after I accepted Christ.
Almost drove off a 100 foot high partially constructed ramp in a winter storm. I was alone but heard a loud voice telling me to stop in an authoritative voice.
I did and realized something wasn’t right. Walked to the front of the car and saw I was just a couple of car length short of launching.
There are other things that in retrospect were either God, unexplainable, or I am insanely lucky.
But I have seen enough to know Don Garlits is right. And that the Bible is true.
-Matt’s dad
Best interview I have watched in a long time
Great testimony! Awesome video! Thank you Don!
Don is such the real deal. He's a man of God. I feel the Lords presence every time I watch him and his testimonies, and stories. Praise the Lord for men like him. If this doesn't light your fire then your wood is wet!
Praise the Lord. My brother introduced me to Don an his wife, nice people. Go fast, think safe, but GO FAST!😊
God continue to bless you my brother. Blessings from Canada.
Bless this man he made drag racing
God bless Big Daddy! He's everything drag racing is today and forever. More than just the real deal.
Loved hearing from Don , always been my hero. If that doesn't make you believe in God, there is little hope for You! The greatest Drag racer and dragster engineer ever all time!!
Love Jesus & Big Daddy! Turns out the guy in the Pinto was Bob Glidden?😄
Our God is Mighty; He Is Awesome!
PSALMS 46:1&10
GOD IS our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
My childhood hero...love you BIG DADDY !
Ive been to his place twice and met him there both times what a nice man
God bless you Don. Struggling right now you have no idea how much this means to me right now. Big Daddy Don thank you.
Very good video Mr. Garlits.
God is Love
Awesome testimony
Don is a down to earth good ole boy.
Awesome interview 👏 praise God for all he's done. Bless Big Daddy Don Garlits.
Amen just had close call myself the other night in my car.thanked the Lord immediately 😊
My original sports hero.
Glory to Gid, my first dragster model don garlits wynns chsrger. I put that decal on my bike, .
Amen! It makes me very happy that Don Garlits is also a man of great faith in Jesus Christ.
Your a great man Mr. Garlits.
PSALMS 48:1
GREAT IS the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Wonderful testimonies.
First time I ever watched a 30 minute video. Thanks Big Daddy, God bless you 🙏.
Amen to that Don. You're a real American hero and what it means to be an American !
As far as God being with us?! Amen to that, I know that God has been with me my entire life and has saved me many times over.
Awesome I could listen to this man talk all day
Back when I was a kid the fact that he was from Florida and so amazing meant I as his fan forever. And he was also a Christian and that meant a lot to me.
When I started racing the main thing I knew was what Garlits said and leaving on the last amber, I won !but my mom had a fit because I was in her VW😂
This man is just amazing,what he's been through is breath taking. God has truly been with him
Amazing man so much love for Christ I truly admire him his also one of my best favorite drag racing champ .
Huge thanks for this masterpiece.
I really enjoy that man.
Don is a one of a kind in the very best way.
Very powerful stories. Ironic that this channel shares the same faith as me.
I have that cross from Don's Gartlits race museum on my 33 Plymouth Coupe. Thanks for that interview it came at the right time go figure.😊
outstanding
Dear Don same thing happened to me only as I was going over the edge , something in me said ,WELL GOODBYE LORD ,and then the truck all of a sudden stopped and one wheel fell over the edge ( the truck and trailer were KW and I was M/T) the Bible says He knew us before the foundation of the world , after , about eight months the Lord made a way for me to be
A Christian
God is awesome
God blesses those who believe in him!!
God Bless him !
Unbelievable. Trust in the Lord with all you have
An exceptional human being 👍
He would not let a beer company sponsor him
God is love thanks for putting that on your car I pray a lot more because of you
Amen brother 🙏✝️
Praise Jesus Christ
Good Job!!!
I had no idea Don was from Tampa, Bayshore/Hyde Park at that.
If you want to see God look at the heavens,If you want to see how God works with his people look at the rear engine dragster.....
Thank you Sirs for sharing JESUS. HE Truly is The Way, The Truth and The Life ✝ JESUS Loves you alot!! - With Kind Regards and CHRIST's Love, Jim Linneman, Ephesians 1:7
Don Garlits tells the truth.
My family left the USA when I was 5, I came back at 20 to join the Army. The first magazine I bought had a picture of his dragsted with the cross... I've became a fan and admired this man all my life, however with al due respect I have to say I have a problem with Jesus, why only Jesus? Other religions followers don't have the right to be helped by a God? Is that why no jewish or musulman ever became a dragster champion?
I wonder if Big Daddy's father ever got Saved.
chidhood hero .....the swamp rats tesimony...fantastic
No kidding, and I didn't listen,. I didn't change my ways and now I am paying for it. As to not sound like a back stabber , that happened 28 years ago and it went through one ear out the other. Plenty of chances to change and make a move that didn't happen. It was not me, someone else, going to work one morning, light was red , then turned green and they tried to get through the green light, did everything, but the car wouldn't move. Looked up 4 seconds later and a jerk ran a red light,. After the car went by they could move,. I should have taken that into consideration , and didn't,. I made choices that were very, very bad. In 1998, and January of 2000 my life changed for the worst. It doesn't pay to be stupid or make bad choices, I did it all except for the bad choices crimes that could have put me away for a long time. Guardian angel. Mine is very angry with me. It doesn't pay to make mistakes.
Hello friend, God loves you and we will pray for you. Philippians 4:13 tells us “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” There isn’t anything we can’t overcome with Christ working in our lives. Keep your focus on growing in Christ and walking with Him daily, hourly, moment by moment. Remember the promise of John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Here are some programs you might find helpful.
"The New Birth" th-cam.com/video/Nj_yIsu_dSo/w-d-xo.html
“Developing Good Habits“ th-cam.com/video/16dKF7gAodU/w-d-xo.html
“Relying on His Power“ th-cam.com/video/ocitibDP1MA/w-d-xo.html
“Good Enough For God?” th-cam.com/video/EdyD16DiI_s/w-d-xo.html
“Victory in Jesus” th-cam.com/video/AGCxwXvQBxk/w-d-xo.html
The Victory of Overcoming Sin: th-cam.com/video/vlhgacyKb0U/w-d-xo.html
“Breaking the Chains” th-cam.com/video/0YgQtHUukog/w-d-xo.html
“Surviving a Plane Crash in the South Pacific” th-cam.com/video/doHLdscXUl4/w-d-xo.html
“Finding Peace in God While Facing Trials” th-cam.com/video/1NIThNyp_Xw/w-d-xo.html
You can also call our prayer line at 618-627-4651
Blessings as you continue to study God’s Word.
So I guess that god wanted his opponents to lose ? Religion is ridiculous.
Religion is ridiculous, religion is man made serving the flesh. That's why Jesus, God in the flesh born of a virgin lived a perfect sinless life and died for our sins to do what we couldn't. What does God require for us to be saved and live for eternity ? Believe...Jesus was born of a virgin. God in the flesh and lived a sinless perfect life being crucified dying on a cross for our sins faultless buried raised from the dead after 3 days being seen by many ascending up to heaven seated at God's right hand in Glory. Now as a sinner we must come to repentance and ask Lord Jesus to forgive us of our sins and to save us from a devil's hell...There's a reason you commented. God please don't let anyone die and go to a devil's hell especially Carl Malone in Jesus my Saviors mighty and wonderful name Amen
Religion is of the Devil.
I met you at Arlington Washington drag strip 1965. The Swamp Rat was a clear winner. Your interview here was so emotional I saw you whip a tear from your eye I was in tears the whole way through. God has blessed you many times over all these years. At age 75 now I feel honored to watch you again. I've been a good fan and proud to tell you I've been a good Lutheran all my life. God bless you Big Daddy.
I have always loved BIG!